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Underwater Inspections: Western Erie and Oswego Canals

08/26/2024 12:27 PM

Notice to Mariners

Western Erie and Oswego Canals

August 26, 2024

 

Mariners are advised of underwater inspections occurring on the Western Erie and Oswego Canals starting on the following schedule:

  • Tuesday, August 27th – Brockport Waste Wier just west of Smith St. Bridge (E-183) in the Village of Brockport.
  • Thursday, August 29th – Oswego Canal Lock O-1, (Phoenix) – Northwest and Southeast Approach Walls.
  • Friday, August 30th – Erie Canal Lock E-25, (May’s Point) – Moveable Dam, South of the Lock.

 

The inspection areas will be marked by commercial diver’s flags while divers are in the water. Boaters should use caution and proceed at a "No Wake" speed of not more than 5 mph in this area.                              

Charts showing the affected areas can be found at

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The Canal Corporation urges all users and stakeholders to register to receive updates through the Notice to Mariners notification program by clicking here.

For general news, please visit www.canals.ny.gov or follow the Canal Corporation on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or LinkedIn.

To report an issue or incident along the Canal system, please call the Canal Corporation’s Emergency Call Center at 833-538-1042.